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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Zucchini and Coconut Quinoa

2023-10-26 - Written by: Emilia Baker

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Spiced Salmon with Roasted Zucchini and Coconut Quinoa

A flavorful and healthy dinner featuring salmon, zucchini, and quinoa tossed in a creamy coconut sauce with warming spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the diced zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
  3. While the zucchini is roasting, bring 2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked through. Fluff with a fork.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  5. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  6. Stir the roasted zucchini and cooked quinoa into the coconut milk sauce. Heat through gently.
  7. Serve the salmon fillets over the coconut quinoa mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro.